Shares of top Chinese optical-module makers recovered early losses after analysts downplayed potential US restrictions aimed at barring new Chinese optical transceivers from American AI data centres.
A new US-backed Gaza peace deal has stalled as Israel expresses displeasure and Hamas agrees to disarm. Experts weigh the unprecedented role of US pressure and Israeli political constraints ahead of upcoming elections.
A new US-backed Gaza peace deal has sparked a standoff between Israel and Hamas. While Hamas surprisingly agreed to disarm and hand over power, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces political pressure ahead of elections to reject the plan.
The World Bank's chief economist, Indermit Gill, urged developing economies to leverage lower-cost AI tools to drive growth in sectors like health and education, despite facing the weakest average growth performance in three decades.
Examining the cancelled 2011 SPICE solar geoengineering test in the UK, highlighting how regulatory gaps, public opposition, and patent disputes halted early stratospheric aerosol research.
Zee Entertainment's proposed ₹3,144-crore promoter fundraise faces uncertainty after Sebi barred Zee from capital markets for two months and prohibited chairman emeritus Subhash Chandra and CEO Punit Goenka from securities dealings for a year, casting doubt on a warrant issue.
Nasdaq-listed Chinese insurtech Zhibao Technology signed a $154.7 million private investment in public equity (PIPE) agreement, payable in 2,380 BTC. The deal, which would give investors board and management control, faces conditions including shareholder approval, Nasdaq compliance, and capital authorization, with no closing disclosed as of August 1.
Coldcard users lost $90M in Bitcoin due to an exploit, driving small investors to exchanges. US crypto legislation faces hurdles over enforcement and Trump's profits. Major crypto firms reported losses, yet analysts predict market consolidation is bullish. Telegram founder Pavel Durov faces international legal action from Russia and Australia.
Chinese scholars, including Shanghai Academy of Natural Sciences president Lu Bai, discussed with Wired co-founder Kevin Kelly the challenges hindering China's scientific and tech progress, citing growing external resistance, a narrowing path for replication, and internal institutional rigidities.
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on July 20, tightening conditions for Department of Defense waivers on defense-critical imports from China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea, viewed by observers as an enforcement crackdown for national security.
X Money, launched for US Premium subscribers, faces significant limitations, including restricted peer-to-peer payments, incompatibility with Google/Apple Pay in key markets (NY, MA), and potential account access issues, threatening its viability as a primary payments app.
Paramount Skydance's £80bn bid for Warner Brothers received conditional EU approval after commitments to end a film distribution joint venture. However, the deal faces significant challenges in the US, including a court-ordered pause and a preliminary injunction hearing, as well as potential intervention in the UK.
The EU conditionally approved Paramount Skydance's $110 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, citing film distribution concerns. Paramount must exit its United International Pictures stake in the EEA and avoid joint distribution with Universal for 10 years. The deal still faces US legal challenges.
Morocco has signed an agreement to join the International Stabilization Force (ISF) in Gaza, becoming the first Arab nation to commit military and police personnel. The ISF aims to secure reconstruction and train Palestinian forces, but its deployment faces significant political hurdles due to differing views among Israel, Hamas, and Arab states on Gaza's post-war future.
Narzny and Roy McKinney, after eight IVF rounds, found a surrogate, Sarah Turner, in the UK. Their successful journey to welcome son Zak highlighted the emotional and logistical challenges of surrogacy, as well as the need for legal reform and greater public understanding of the process.
The U.S. Bureau of Land Management announced a September 15, 2026, lease sale for 2,840 acres in Wayne National Forest, opening it to fracking for the first time. This move, aligning with past administration policies, faces environmental opposition and legal challenges, while the government initiates a 30-day public protest period.
The Space Development Agency (SDA) is launching its first operational missile warning and data relay satellites, despite facing a planned closure and integration into the Space Force. The agency has encountered schedule delays and technical issues with its initial Tranche 1 satellites but aims for initial warfighting capability by 2027.
A massive fire at a live music venue in Bangkok, Thailand, late Sunday killed at least 27 people and injured 63. Many victims died trapped near bathrooms while trying to escape thick smoke. An investigation into the cause is underway, examining fire safety and escape routes.
A devastating fire at the Rong Beer Na Ladprao pub in Bangkok's Chatuchak district on Sunday night resulted in at least 27 fatalities and 63 injuries. Many victims reportedly died trapped near the bathrooms while attempting to escape thick smoke, raising questions about the venue's fire safety and escape routes.
A fire at Rong Beer Na Lat Phrao pub in Bangkok's Chatuchak district on Sunday night killed at least 27 people and injured 63. Many victims died trapped near bathrooms while trying to escape thick smoke. An investigation is underway into the cause and potential safety violations.
A massive fire at Rong Beer Na Lat Phrao pub in Bangkok's Chatuchak district on Sunday night killed at least 27 people and injured 63. Many victims died trapped near bathrooms while trying to escape thick smoke. An investigation is underway into the cause, with questions raised about blocked exits and safety standards.
Robinhood Chain's launch has boosted Ethereum's price and investor sentiment, with significant ETH bridged to the network. Meanwhile, UK politicians are considering a permanent ban on crypto donations following the Nigel Farage scandal, and the US faces internal debate over control of its proposed Bitcoin reserve.
President Trump offered Ukraine a license to produce Patriot missiles, but defense analysts are skeptical due to technical, legal, and security challenges. Production requires complex approvals, years of development, and faces significant industrial and security risks, potentially making it a political ploy.
President Trump offered Ukraine a license to produce Patriot missiles, but defense analysts express skepticism due to technical, legal, and security challenges. The process involves complex regulatory approvals, significant industrial hurdles, and potential security risks, with similar past offers to Germany and Japan facing lengthy delays.
